Monday, February 21, 2011

Chile Spiced Mango Chocolate Cookies


If you don't know by now, I'm a huge fan of Trader Joe's.  When I saw this recipe for the Chile Spiced Mango Chocolate Cookies on Facebook  I had just gotten back from Trader Joe's, but I knew that I had to make them. I love mango in anything and the pairing of Mango and Chocolate is pure genius, especially with the chile spice. These cookies are so good, with the spicy chile mango and bitter sweet chocolat,  just the right amount of sweet heat. They are perfect for a party or just to eat at home.  You can't stop eating them  There is a boutique Chocolatier Vosges, in Chicago, that pairs chocolate with various savory herbs and spices, as well as Bacon.  They even have the Chocolate Bacon bars. I read that in the movie, Choclat,  that there was chili in the hot chocolat.  I saw the movie, but I don't remember. If you love chocolate, you have to see this movie, which was made in 2000.

I followed the  recipe, Chile Spiced Mango Chocolate Chunk Cookies almost to a tee, which is rare for me. I used  1 3/4 c. Trader Joe's Dark Chocloate Bars, cut in chunks, and a 1/4 c  semisweet chocolate chips.   One caveat when making these cookies, is that you have to dice the dried chile spiced mango pieces, which requires a very sharp knife. As you are dicing the mango, because it is dried, the knife gets sticky, and you have to keep washing it off.  That said,  if you are sporting any bandages from previous kitchen accidents, Be careful!!  I won't mention any names.  Also because there are chunks of chocolate and diced mango, my cookies didn't turn out perfectly round, even though the batter is pretty stiff.  I'm not a perfectionist, but these cookies are so good, it doesn't matter to me if they aren't perfectly round.

To make the cookies,  Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. you cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.  Then beat in 2 eggs, one at a time. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to batter. Then stir in flour, salt, diced mango, and chocolate chunks. Mix until well combined.  Drop by spoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet.. Bake for about 10-12 min, until edges are browned

 The recipe says that you get four dozen, but I got a few more than that.  Because I didn't want all of those cookies in my house,  I kept a dozen for us, and took the rest to my friends at Trader Joe's to enjoy, but forgot my camera.  Enjoy!

*** This is a disclaimer.  I  any receive  remuneration or free products from Trader Joe's.  I just like their store a lot.


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22 comments:

  1. Kim - Liv LifeFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Becky, I love it! I would never have thought to use those flavors. I haven't tried those mangoes, but will keep an eye out for them on my next TJ trip. I'm there nearly every other day or so!
    On another note, we've left you a Stylish Award on our blog! You so deserve it!!

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  2. whatsfordinneracrossstatelinesFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Becky, I love TJ's too! I have to look for those mangoes. Congrats on your award at Kim's you food is really starting to wow! Hope you have a great week.
    -Gina-

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  3. BeckyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Kim & Gina- The chile spiced magoes are with the dried fruit. i saw that they also have chile spiced dried pineapple chunks. Have fun!

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  4. SandraFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love your new background...Mango Chocolate Cookies look so yummy Becky!

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  5. CakewhizFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Mangoes in cookies....that's a brilliant idea! I can't wait to get a pack of those mangoes and make these cookies. If mangoes on their own taste soooo good, they must taste heavenly in the form of a cookie...heheh

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  6. wendyweekendgourmetFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    This is so original...and I'm sure the mango and choc really pair together well! I love TJs and always wish there was one close enough that a plane isn't required to visit :lol:! I'll be hitting the one off Michigan Ave. this summer...I always take an extra duffle to bring my goodies back to Texas!!

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  7. MonetFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    These look great! And so unique. I've never thought about pairing mangos and chocolate before, but I love the sound of it. Thank you for sharing such a great idea. And thank you for your sweet words on my own blog. They mean so much to me!

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  8. BeckyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Sandra- My blog needed a makeover, Thank you.

    Abeer- I love mangoes, so why not in cookies, especially with chocolate.

    Wendy- If you're coming to the Windy City this summer let me. I'd love to meet you.

    Monet- I certainly appreciate your kind words on my blog, too. Thank you!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Oh wow! These look so delicious. I bet the mano makes them nice and moist. What a treat! - Katrina

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Wow, these cookies sound spectacular with the mango and chile, what a great flavor combination!

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  11. BeckyFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Katrina- These cookies are great!

    Natasha- the cookies are wonderful with the mango chocolate combo.

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  12. CarolynFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Oh wow! My mum loves the chili-spiced mango and buys packets of it when she comes to visit, so I know she'd love these!

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  13. Mateja ^_^February 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    This is one flavor loaded cookie Becky! Spice is nice and with chocolate and mango on top, man, I would like to sink my teeth in one of those right away! Thank you for sharing :)

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  14. BeckyFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Thanks for all of your wonderful comments! I certainly appreciate it.

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  15. Harvesting for LifeFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Those look amazing! I love the combo of chocolate and chile. I remember seeing that for the first time in the movie Chocolat, and have been intrigued by it ever since!

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  16. Kate @ Diethood.comFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love these cookies...the flavor combination is amazing! Mango and chocolate... I would have never thought to do that. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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  17. egbkidFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love mango to, but i have always had it as a fruit, never in any baking! There are no Trader Joe's around here, so i will have to keep an eye out for this spicy mango!

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  18. BeckyFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Kimberly, Kate, and Natasha- The mango used in these cookies is dried, and then spiced with chile. They are found in the dried fruit section at TJ's. Thank you for all of your comments.

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  19. Medifast CouponsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Now this is a cookie I won't have to share with the kids, these are grown up cookies, awesome, thanks.

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  20. Lindsey @ Gingerbread BagelsFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chili spiced mango pieces! I would have never of thought to put them in cookies though. I would definitely eat these all if I could! :)

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  21. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    These do look absolutely fantastic. We don't have Trader Joe's down here (one perk about the frigid north) so I can't get the mango. :(

    Just out of curiosity, about whom were you talking when you mentioned bandaged fingers? Hmmmm?

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  22. CarolApril 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Mangoes in cookies?! Brilliant! Definitely worth a try. Oh, and I'm sorry for the one who recently had a kitchen accident. Hope you are well now.

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